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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1933

Page

5

Indiana First United Presbyterians Begin 125th Anniversary

Indiana First United Presbyterian church launches a two week observance from March 6 to 19 marking the 125th founding of the congregation the 75th anniversary of the United Presbyterian Church of North America and the fourth anniversary of pastor Dr John J McIlvaine with speakers from the denomination and local colleges as well as community leaders. The program includes multiple services evenings and a special concert focusing on history devotion and fellowship led by Dr McIlvaine with guests from Westminster College Muskingum College and Conemaugh Presbytery.

First United Presbyterian Church of Indiana United Presbyterian Church of North America John J. McKvaine I H United Presbyterian Denomination McIlvaine Indiana United Presbyterians Melivaine C. J. Williamson Pittsburgh Xenia Seminary R. F. Galbreath Westminster College Robert L. Clark The Presbyterian Church J. A. ‘McCamey Methodist Episcopal Church A. J. Pfohl Zion Lutheran Church S. ‘W. Shane Second United Presbyterian Church Eonest Work Muskingum ‘College Ethiopia John§. Fisher Pennsylvania McIiivaine Gladys ‘W. Fisher Mendelasohn R. A. Hutchison Pittsburgh Board of American Missions of the United 'Presbyterian Denomination Conemaugh J. Alvin Orr First United Presbyterian Church Northside A. R. Robinson D.D Sixth United Presbyterian Church William Oxley Thompson Ohio State University First United Presbyterians Alexander ‘Wilson Thomas Allison

Local Restaurateur Dies of Heart Attack in City

Younis 47 of East School street collapsed from a heart attack while walking past the City Motor Company on South Sixth street Monday evening. He ran a restaurant at 376 Philadelphia Street. Funeral at his late home Thursday at 2:00 PM with interment in Oakland cemetery. Church Street home fire damages property. origin unknown, Thomas M. Clawson resident, second floor bedroom gutted, damages about 800 dollars. Marriage licenses issued for Steve Kadlec and Anna Panek both of Cleveland, and Ward Wood and Sadie B. Sloppy both of Kenmoor. All autos must display new inspection labels by March 31.

Younis East School Street South Sixth Street City Motor Company Philadelphia St Oakland Cemetery Church Street Thomas M. Clawson East Church Street Hamage Steve Kadlec Cleveland Anna Panek Ward Wood Kenmoor Sadie B. Sloppy

15000 Legal Size Trout Placed in County Streams

Fifteen thousand legal size brook trout have been placed in Little Yellow Creek Upper Two Mick near Pine Flats and Little Mahoning Creek near Richmond. Thousands of minnows are being introduced in the same streams to feed the stocked fish. Indiana County residents may enjoy better fishing in the coming years if stocking continues at this rate.

Yellow Creek Mek Little Mahoning Little Yellow Creek Mick Pine Flats Little Mahoning Creek Richmond Indiana County Fish and Game Association Indiana County

Park Book Shop On Ninth Street Now Run By Miss Strehlau

The Park Book Shop on Ninth Street, formerly College Book Shop, was purchased by Park Press on February 22 and is now in charge of Miss Marguerite Strehlau. The shop is open daily and offers a wide selection of books to its patrons.

Grange Entertainment at Packwood Bhoolhouse March 8

Creekside Grange presents Old Doc Knocker after Arm strong Grange meeting at Parkwood schoolhouse Wednesday evening March 8 at 8 00 oclock social hour to follow invites extended to all members of both Granges and community observers expected to attend

Packwood Bhoolhouse Creekside Grange Armstrong Grange Parkwood

Citizens We Meet This Evening We Discuss Rates

A meeting of Indiana citizens will be held at the Indiana Theatre this evening at 7 30 to discuss electric current rates. The goal is to secure lower charges. All interested are urged to attend and bring last month's electric bill.

Indiana Indiana Theatre

Nurse Loses Finger in Hospital Infection

Miss Nancy Bell Hracken, a town professional nurse, lost a finger which was amputated at an Indiana hospital last week due to an infection that developed while nursing. Mrs McElhoes is suffering from blood poisoning.

Nancy Bell Hracken Indiana Hospital Mra McE Lhoes

Personal Briefs From Indiana Visit and Local News

Mrs A E McElhaney of North Josephine called in Indiana on Tuesday. Local residents and visitors frequent the county seat, with many calling on Monday. Mrs Martha J Forsythe, 90, recovering from a hip fracture. Several families from nearby areas noted as visiting or returning home. Shirley Irene, daughter of Mrs Ralph Marshall, born Sunday at Indiana hospital. The Progress subscription renewals and local business trips are mentioned among the community notes.

A. E. McElhaney North Josephine Indiana Wiliam Jennat Ashville N.C Iva C. Smith William Comb Canoe Township Benjamin K. Keller West Cheatnut Street George Sharp Sharp Near Shelouty James ‘O’hara Tri- State University Angola Ind Margaret, O'Hara Martha J. Forsythe North Seventh Street East Washington Street Indiana Hospital Clark J. Dickle Frank P. Stewart P. M. Lapsley Town Johnstown Central Pennsylvania Dental Association H. N. Prugh John Prugh Hiderton H.N. Prugh Progress Annabelle Ewing Betty Montgomery Ridge CG. M. Coleman Elders Ridge David J. Fiscus East Waterstreet Springfield Mass Shirley Irene Gladys Shaffer Floyd Fowler J. M. Cunningham Chicago Illinois Fowler Riding Academy Paber Johnson Owensboro Emma 'Witherspoon J. R. Johnson Oakmont Henry Akay Shelocta Mary Ellen Bates Creekside CO. T. Laughlin Wayne Avenue G. 8. Weston Harry Lewis Smicksburg India Weston George S. Ray M. N. Bowman Florence Armstrong Township

Two Offenders Sentenced In Monday Court

Dominick Folby of Branizer pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and received a $200 fine, 80 days in jail, costs, with another charge suspended. Beryl Milstone of Waterman got 60 days for malicious mischief and restitution for damages, costs suspended. Lemual Belcher of Cambria pled no contest to impersonating an officer with sentence suspended on costs. Additional cases include M. E. Bingwoman and George Graden with suspended sentences for related charges.

Briver Dominick Folby Branizer J. N. Langham Beryl Milstone Waterman Mahoning Supply Co Lemual Belcher Cambria County Naolle Falag Spicher Indiana

Post-Gazette advert offers home delivery deal

Progress and Pitt s Burgh Daily Post Gazettes offer a yearly rate of 85.50 with the note his offer good only to Indiana County R F D residents or those not served by Post-Gazette Carriers. The Post-Gazette remains the only daily newspaper delivered by mail the same day it is published. See other club bargains on Page 2.

Progress Pittsburgh Daily Post Gazette Indiana’ County R.F.D Post-Gazette

Patrons Mutual Fire Ins Co approves semi annual assessment

At a meeting of the assessment committee of the Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance Co the semi annual assessment of 2090 per thousand of insurance in force was approved payable during April. A by law change authorized the levy to cover current expenses and losses from fire.

Patrons Mutual Fire Indurance Co W. G. Chapman Ladd M. Reitz Brookville Irvin CG. North Patrons Mutual Co

Real Estate Transfers and Dog Licenses Report

Real estate transfers include Chas S Tivans to Julia B Lemmon for a dollar in Green Township and several transfers from the Federal Land Bank of Baltimore to Rose Kantz and Archie G Hammes. Other listed deeds cover coal tracts in East Wheatfield and Cone-maugh and 14 acres in Indiana County. Dog licenses total 6,308 at noon, within 273 of last year, plus 85 fishing licenses issued.

Chas S. Tivans Julia B. Lemmon Green Federal Land Bank of Baltimore Rose Kantz Montgomery Emma J. McLaughlin Martin M. Lukehart Mahoning Westmorland Mining Co Cal Mba Coal East Wheatfield Conemaugh Coal Co Callibar Coal Co Conemaugh Archie G. Hanmies Electa I. Oakes R. L. Smith Indiana County C. C. McClain

Veterans to Receive Over a Million Under New Currency Plan

Indiana county World War veterans would receive 1,353,340 dollars under a plan backed by National Representative Patman of Texas to inflate the currency and fund the bonus.

Patman Texas Indiana

Roosevelt Day bargain event draws 60 Indiana firms

More than sixty local businessmen unite for Roosevelt Day on Saturday March 4 offering spring goods and vast bargains across wearables, foods, and other lines. Shops in Indiana and surrounding counties promise low prices, high quantities, and substantially cheaper food and merchandise than in years past.

Indana Tancion Indiana

Pennsylvania Banks Granted Emergency Withdrawal Powers

Harrisburg reports that Pennsylvania banks may limit withdrawals on deposits up to and including today. After today deposits are unrestricted. The governor signed the measure at 12:01 Monday after unanimous legislative approval, aligning with New Jersey’s plan to avoid bank closures and stabilize deposits.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Pinchot New Jersey George W. Norris Philadelphia Federal Reserve District

Local Boy Recovers From Appendicitis Operation

John Rezzolla Jr underwent successful appendicitis surgery in a Washington hospital on Thursday and is now recovering well. The student at a Washington university suffered a sudden attack last week. His father, John Rezzolla, returns home while his mother remains in the capital until after President Roosevelt's inauguration.

Indiana John Rezzolla, Jr Washington, D.C John Washington University John Rezzolla South Seventh Street Washington Roosevelt

Pet Gray Squirrel Uninvited Passenger in Indiana Officials Car

A gray squirrel from Capitol Park in Harrisburg rode in Indiana man H. Wallace Thomas's car during a trip from Harrisburg to Indiana. The animal entered the Progress Building, stayed over two days, then wandered toward Vinegar Hill. The tale ties to Indiana's famed roasted peanuts and Harrisburg park wildlife, with no harm reported.

Capitol Park Harrisburg Indiana H. Wallace Thomas State Highway Patrol and Salary Bureau Progress Building North Seventh Street Vinegar Hill Thomas Harrisgburg

Squirrel raids Indiana driver’s car at state capitol visit

A bold squirrel approached a car at the State Capitol visitors area attracted by an Indiana peanut scent. It entered the vehicle and remained undetected until it appeared in Indiana, thrilling onlookers and highlighting the day’s curious distraction.

Capftol

Veteran County Teacher Retired on State Pension

Illinois educator Il. Whine of Brush Valley Township among 24 teachers granted retirement allowances at the February meeting of the school employes retirement board in Harrisburg this week. Rhine taught most of his career in Brush Valley Township.

Veteran County Il. Whine Brush Valley Township Harrigburg Rhine Brushvalley Township

Welfare official confined with cold in Indiana

Mise Wigugine Welfare Secretary confined to home on West Church street with severe cold and complications. Miss Laura J Wigelia executive secretary of Indiana County Welfare Association notes shopping in Indiana on Roosevelt Day Saturday March 4.

Mise Wigugine Howe Laura J. Wigelia Indiana County Welfare Association Wast Church Street

Plant Gardens Stressed At County Meet Deliberations

A series of talks and demonstrations on home and market gardening is planned, led by Penn State extension specialist W B Nissley. The program includes lectures at Cockport Community Hall, a 1:30 session at the Court House, and continued discussions with coal company town representatives. Officers for the Indiana County Vegetable Growers Association will be elected. {Note: text trimmed to fit within limits while preserving named entities and core events.}

Cockport B. Nissley Penn State Nissley Court House Andlang County Vegetable Growers Association R. & P. Coal Company Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation Coal Company Long Island Farmers’ Institute Brushvalley

Rural Dramatics School Planned at Zion Church

A one day Rural Dramatics School will be held Tuesday March 14 at Zion Lutheran Church Indiana with sessions 10 am to noon and 1 30 pm to 3 30 pm and a noon luncheon. W R Gordon Penn State extension specialist will supervise. Lunch is 40 cents. Reservations to Extension Office Court House by March 18. Indiana County had eleven organizations in last fall’s county dramatics tournament.

Zion Lutheran Church Luntheon Indiana W. R. Gordon Penn State Gordon Court House Indiana County

W C T U Met at Cockport Pine Flats Church

The W C T U held its monthly meeting at the M P church in Cockport on February 24. A well attended program featured Mrs. Lovell reading and a Prodigal Son recitation by Rev. McKnight’s son. Music included a W C T U chorus, a trio with Mia Gibson Mrs Lockard and Miss Williams, and duets by Buckshaw and Johns. A Frances Willard picture was presented to No. 6 school. Next meeting set for Hailwood on March 24.

Mia J. W. Gibson

Former Blacklick Resident Visits Indiana County After 93 Years

A. W. Liekert of Lancaster, a former Blacklick resident, makes his first county visit in 93 years at the Court House. He recalls racing Sir Alcantara at the county fair, a horse noted for speed before his death at 16. Lavors of horse races bring back memories of earlier days.

A. W. Liekert Wacklick Lancaster Blacklick Court House Indiana County

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David Blair Robert Cromwell Taylor J. G. Pinkerton First United Presbyterian Congregation William Fulton William Owens J. Day Brownlee Chalmers G. Morrow J. C. Pinkerton John J. McIlvaine First United Presbyterian Church OF United Presbyterian Congregation Rural Dramatics School
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